Practice management – Page 36
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News'Inflection point' looms for top conveyancers
Biggest players grab record share of the market amid slowdown.
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News'What will happen to me now?' Reaction to law centre closure revealed
Law Centres Network says it is still picking up the pieces from Lambeth demise.
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FeatureHow to: be a non-executive director
When a solicitor becomes a non-executive director their role is not simply to offer free legal advice – they are expected to support the board and CEO, says Melanie Newman.
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OpinionSelf-care as a leader…why bother?
Your wellbeing is essential not only for you but for your organisation.
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FeatureMindfulness: Dropping into the present
Mindfulness can make better lawyers and kinder colleagues.
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NewsDWF acquires BT's legal ABS as relationship grows
Firm says the acquisition is a natural step after it became a strategic legal partner in the summer.
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NewsListed firm announces Birmingham acquisition worth £4.7m
Knights completes deal for fifth acquisition in 18 months.
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NewsSRA chief: No let-up in prosecutions for sexual misconduct
Paul Philip says prosecutions could continue even if criminal charges have not been brought.
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FeatureMeasuring return on investment in professional services
Assessing the success of marketing initiatives in law firms and barristers’ chambers is notoriously challenging.
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NewsAcas talks as S+G shuts Leeds office
Some 29 fee-earners were made redundant last week as national firm Slater and Gordon closed its Leeds office - but that might not be the end of the matter. The crime and personal injury lawyers were let go as the firm continued to develop its technology and rely more on ...
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NewsFake law firm boss disqualified for a second time
Tashia Joseph claimed to have no idea what company was doing or how many staff were employed.
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NewsNewcastle firm reports strong earnings growth
Profit is up by almost 50% at Muckle LLP, while turnover grew by 15%.
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OpinionEmbarrassing? Maybe - but Slater and Gordon has to move on
Pursuing a case against Watchstone was a costly and risky attempt to right any wrongs of the past.
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NewsSlater and Gordon's Quindell claim settles on steps of court
Settlement ends two-year litigation over £637m acquisition as firm announces Leeds office closure.
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OpinionBooze, reputational damage and business development
It is a firm's responsibility to set the standards of acceptable behaviour at events it organises.
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NewsFirms urged to publish photos of offices to help disabled clients
Solicitors Regulation Authority asked YouGov to explore reasonable adjustments to make legal services accessible.
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NewsStaff at trade union law firm to strike over pay
Thompsons says it is willing to get round the negotiating table to prevent industrial action.
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NewsLegal profession excels in social mobility league table
Firms dominate voluntary index of the top employers recruiting from a broader talent pool.
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OpinionSmall firms do not lack business skills
A niche practice can often be ahead of the game in many ways.